Digital Government
Attack on Energy lab computers was isolated and limited, officials say
Homeland Security team is watching for similar threats directed against other departments and agencies.
Digital Government
Federal radio navigation plan relies on GPS, with no backup
Plan ignores calls for alternative systems in case jamming knocks out Global Positioning System signals.
Digital Government
Former political powerhouses join Partnership's board
The Partnership for Public Service has elected former Office of Management and Budget Director Peter Orszag and other key figures to its board of directors.
Acquisition
The real cost of continuing resolutions
As DOD seeks to reduce spending, the Pentagon's top acquisition official says that cutting big-ticket weapons programs won't be enough to generate serious savings.
Modernization
VA, DOD create mobile app for PTSD treatment, support
The Veterans Affairs and Defense departments have released a new mobile application designed to help veterans and service members suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Modernization
Winning ways to visualize federal data include bubbles, blocks and clocks
Google and Eyebeam.org have announced the winners of a contest to make federal spending data more visually appealing.
Acquisition
Revealing political donations would hurt acquisition process, critics say
President Barack Obama's attempt to have businesses show whom they support politically goes against the intent of a merit-based procurement system by putting seemingly irrelevant information before the contracting officer, officials say.
Modernization
DOD not ready for total cloud migration, CIO says
Defense Department CIO Teri Takai cautions against jumping into the cloud.
People